Need Statements - RFP 2023 (FY2025)
The annual academic research solicitation is only available to qualified universities. Please note that an active master contract must be in place as of December 1, 2023 to be selected.
The need statements below are listed by research categories and include the project champion and advisor. Preliminary literature searches are attached to each need statement. These were conducted by the MnDOT Library for the purposes of developing the research need statements and to avoid duplication of research. They are not a comprehensive literature search for the development of the project proposal.
| Category |
Need Statement |
Champion |
Advisor |
|---|
| Environmental |
702: Apply Landscape Ecology Principles to Create a Statewide Pollinator Network |
Tony Chevalier |
Jackie Jiran |
| 703: Detection and Characterization of Bumble Bee Nesting Habitat and Nesting Habitat Potential along Roadsides |
Christopher E Smith, Ryan Foley |
Barb Fraley |
| 704: New and Retrofitting of Egress Inlets, Open Conveyances, and Culvert Apron outfalls for trash and Plastic Collection from Stormwater Transport |
Dwayne Stenlund |
Barb Fraley |
| 705: Species from Feces: A New Tool to Identify Bats in Culverts and on Bridges |
Christopher E. Smith, Ryan Foley |
Barb Fraley |
| Maintenance Operations |
706: Cost Benefit Analysis for Sustainable Energy Building Upgrades at Safety Rest Areas and Travel Information Centers |
Tony Chevalier, Jennifer Krantz |
Barb Fraley |
| 707: Amount of Bituminous Surface Lost Each Year |
Ethan Peterson |
David Glyer |
| Materials and Construction |
708: Quantify the Benefits of using Geotextiles and Geogrids to Improve the Performance of Unbound Pavement Layers |
Terry Beaudry |
Jackie Jiran |
| 709: Vulnerability Assessments of Critical Slope Areas using Advanced Monitoring Techniques |
Raul Velasquez |
Jackie Jiran |
| 710: Feasibility of InSAR for Continuous Monitoring of Ground Deformation and Performance Tracking of Geotechnical Assets |
Raul Velasquez |
Jackie Jiran |
| Multimodal |
714: An e-Bike of One's Own: How Access to an e-Assist Bicycle Impacts Mode Choice |
Emily Smoak, Hannah Pritchard |
Barb Fraley |
| 715: Comparative Analysis of Grade-Separated Pedestrian Infrastructure and At-grade Treatments |
Kelly Corbin, Hannah Pritchard |
Marcus Bekele |
| Policy and Planning |
| 711: Truck Size and Weight Impacts on Vehicle Miles Traveled |
Duane Hill, Laura Roads |
Dave Glyer |
| 712: Freeway Corridor Economic Impact |
Duane Hill |
Marcus Bekele |
| 713: Measuring Livability for the Metro District Livability Initiative Framework |
Gloria Jeff |
Barb Fraley |
| 722: Best Practices for Electric Vehicles: Charging Stations |
Lyndon Robjent
|
Jackie Jiran
|
| 723: Best Practices for Electric Vehicles: Fleet Conversion |
Lyndon Robjent
|
Jackie Jiran
|
| 724: Best Practice for Oversized/Overweight Vehicles |
Aaron VanMoer |
Jackie Jiran
|
| 726: Develop App for using iPad /Tablet to Measure Stockpiles |
Brian Boder,
Randy Groves, |
Jackie Jiran |
| Traffic and Safety |
716: Setting Up Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) for Success |
Susan Zarling |
Brent Rusco |
| 717: Roadside Feature Placement and Pedestrian Safety on Low and Intermediate Speed Road |
Hannah Pritchard |
Dave Glyer |
| 718: Speed Impacts from Roundabouts and Other Traffic Control Devices |
Derek Leuer |
Dave Glyer |
| 719: Effect of Centerlines on Prevailing Traffic Speeds on Low-speed, Two-lane, Two-way Roads in Urban Contexts |
Ken Johnson |
Marcus Bekele |
| 720: Effectiveness of "Vehicle Noise Laws Enforced" Signage |
Josie Tayse, Justin Heinze |
Marcus Bekele |
| 721: Roundabouts, J-Turn, etc. — Understanding their Economic Impacts |
Derek Leuer |
Jackie Jiran
|
| 725: User Understanding of Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Operation |
Joe Gustafson |
Jackie Jiran |
